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Thursday Apr 15, 2021

Episode 38: Embracing Creativity with Edward Graham

Thursday Apr 15, 2021

Edward Graham doesn't classify himself as an artist, but rather, he classifies as a creative. In talking to him and as you'll see in this episode he is a driven and passionate person who just loves to create. His lifestyle is based off of spontaneity and creativity. Edward claims that being a creative person goes hand-in-hand with being spontaneous. Each day he frees himself from 'reality' and follows a path paved by creativity. Edward is the first one to preach that we that our purpose is not found in one day or on the first try. When finding our purpose we typically fall into different jobs, discover our likes and don't likes, and fabricate an abundance of dreams. Eddie has found his purpose in life and hopefully his episode encourages you to do the same.

You can contact Edward via:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redwordmusic/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007028955770

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Thanks so much for listening to another episode of Struggle Creates Strength and just remember that EVERYONE has a story.

Monday Apr 12, 2021

MINDSET MONDAY - Hold Yourself Accountable

Monday Apr 12, 2021

Holding yourself accountable seems so easy on paper, but when it comes time to actually doing so we fail. Why is that? Why can’t we just do what we say we are going to do? There are so many factors that lead to our lack in self accountability and even more excuses that follow afterwards. In this episode I used my own life as an example and talked about my jump away from procrastination. I was always a procrastinator and the king of excuses, but I realized that it was time for me to step up and start holding MYSELF accountable. There’s real power in holding yourself accountable, but the million dollar question is are you willing to to put in the work without anybody watching and nobody praising you

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Thursday Apr 08, 2021

Episode 37: High School Dropout Turns Successful Business Owner with David Tescu

Thursday Apr 08, 2021

David Tescu is a man of many traits and many stories. Most people will probably be most curious on how David became a successful business owner at age 19, and I'm going to spoil it for you; hard work! Plain and simple, he worked as hard as he could. David, after dropping out of school at age 14, claimed that he knew he put himself ten steps behind. But, he also knew the potential he had and decided that it outweighed school. You cannot tell that David was a high school dropout and you can definitely see that he dropped out for good reason. He embraced his entrepreneurial side and clearly he made the right choice. David clearly proves that anything is possible as long as you believe in yourself and your abilities.

You can contact David via:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidtescu/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidiscarlatescu

If you want to reach out to me or are interested in being on the podcast you can contact me via:

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strugglecreatesstrength

Thanks so much for listening to another episode of Struggle Creates Strength and just remember that EVERYONE has a story.

Monday Apr 05, 2021

MINDSET MONDAY - The Value Of Time

Monday Apr 05, 2021

Time is the most valuable thing to ever exist. You cannot purchase it, you cannot stop it, and you definitely can't get it back. We all tend to claim that we have nothing but time when it comes to living out our dreams, but do we? What if you were told that you had a month to live? What if you were told that you had a day to live? Would you continue doing exactly what you are doing or would you make better use of your TIME? I know, it seems a little on the crazy side, but time is continuous and what better time to live than right now? Anything can happen at any given time, so make the most of every day, every minute, and every second. Time is the most valuable thing in existence, but unfortunately it is not treated that way. Cherish the time you have because you never know when your clock will stop ticking.

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Thursday Apr 01, 2021

Episode 36: Struggle Follows No Script with Yuyu Kitamura

Thursday Apr 01, 2021

STRUGGLE CREATES STRENGTH IS INTERNATIONAL!! This week we took the podcast all the way to Hong Kong to speak with Yuyu Kitamura. She currently lives in Hong Kong and is an actress, a film maker, a sister, and, most of all, she is an empowering woman that will act as an inspiration to thousands. She has not had a life full of ease, but she's also the last person to express her struggles. My impression on Yuyu is that she wants to be acknowledged for the work she puts forth rather than the struggles she encounters along the way. Yuyu showcases the strength that is found when embracing your vulnerability. She is the first one to admit that the process of sharing your story is not easy, but it is a very freeing experience. Be bold. Be brave. Be like Yuyu.

If you want to reach out to Yuyu and have a form of conversation with her then be sure to reach out via:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyukitt/

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Thanks so much for listening to another episode of Struggle Creates Strength and just remember that EVERYONE has a story.

Monday Mar 29, 2021

MINDSET MONDAY - Everything Happens For A Reason

Monday Mar 29, 2021

Everything that has happened in your past has brought you to exactly where you are today. It's important to reflect on your past and acknowledge what it has taught you. Success teaches you the effort it takes to achieve your goals. Pain and struggle teach you how to be strong. Heartbreak teaches you self-love and respect. loss teaches you to value time and those around you. Everything in our life teaches us and paves the path of our future. Every situation (good, bad, happy, sad, etc) allows us to grow and learn. Life is meant to throw you obstacles, so you can hurdle them and become a better version of yourself. I want you to reflect on your past and realize that every single thing that has happened thus far brought you to this exact point. So, every time something presents itself I want you to ask yourself two questions, "Why is this happening?" and "What is the reason for this?" Everything happens for a reason and it's your job to find that reason.

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Thursday Mar 25, 2021

Episode 35: Music's Magical Powers with Költon Widell

Thursday Mar 25, 2021

Költon Widell has a passion for creativity and a story that needed to be told. Despite only being 19, he has learned how to handle his ego and obtain a strong mindset. As we talk about in the podcast, ego can overtake people's lives in a negative way or it can show people guidance in a positive way. Our ego tends to feed off of emotions and for Költon he has acknowledged these emotions, but even more so when creating music.

Music has the ability to make us feel, heal, and compress so many of our emotions. For Költon, this speaks exactly true on all counts. He expresses the 'life high' he receives when performing, the ways it allows him branch out and show his true self, and also how without his own knowledge, it allowed him to compress a traumatizing memory for years. Music can act as an escape route for some, but as Költon proves, it can also be an amazing way to express passion, love, and creativity.

If you want to reach out too Költon or have a vulnerable conversation with him, then be sure to connect via:

Instagram: theycallmekol

Facebook: kolton.widell

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strugglecreatesstrength

Thanks so much for listening to another episode of Struggle Creates Strength and just remember that EVERYONE has a story.

Monday Mar 22, 2021

MINDSET MONDAY - Invest In Yourself

Monday Mar 22, 2021

Invest in YOU! Invest in yourself to create the person you aspire to be. Go get a gym membership, follow a diet, hire a trainer, stop making excuses and invest in your health. Invest in your mental health too. Hire a mentor, hire a life coach, seek professional help, and stop making excuses about money and time because this is YOU and YOUR life. At the end of the day your excuses are a clear indicator of the level of commitment you have towards yourself and your health. You need to sacrifice certain aspects of your life in order to help yourself grow. You may think you don't have time and you may think you can't afford something, but I am going to tell you first hand; YOU CAN! If there's a will then there's a way, period. If there is a will driving you to become a better version of yourself then there is a way. But first, it all starts with one simple question, "Are you willing to invest in yourself?"

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Thursday Mar 18, 2021

Episode 34: Ego, Ayahuasca, and Life with James McCrae

Thursday Mar 18, 2021

James McCrae has not always had life figured out and who's to say that any of us ever really do. Life is filled with unpredictable events and right when we think we have everything figured out, another obstacle seems to transform in thin air. Life is a journey and James shares what his journey brought him from being a writer, poet and meme-artist.

In this episode he allows us to gain a deeper understanding of his book "Sh#t Your Ego Says," his experiences with Ayahuasca (Psychedelic Plant Medicine), and hear a piece of his life story. James has continued to find success in his life, but he is the first one to admit that life can be very hard. His statements regarding the practice with psychedelic plant medicine's, specifically Ayahuasca, are extremely eye opening and something that everyone should gain a better understanding for.

I hope everyone enjoys and just remember, EVERYONE has a story.

I highly suggest that you take a look at James' social platforms and even more so, go read his book to learn even more about his story!

Instagram: wordsarevibrations

Book: "Sh#t Your Ego Says"

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